The Supreme Court recently made a big decision. They let the Trump administration fire about 1, 400 workers from the Education Department. These workers did important jobs. They gave money to schools and students. They also made sure everyone's rights were protected. Now, a lot of that work will stop. This is a big deal. The president isn't supposed to just get rid ...
The Supreme Court recently made a surprising decision. They allowed the Trump administration to fire around 1, 400 Education Department employees. These workers handled important tasks. They gave money to schools and students. They also protected civil rights and access for people with disabilities. Now, much of this work will stop. This decision is part of a bigger...
Ghislaine Maxwell, the former ally of Jeffrey Epstein, is currently behind bars for her role in Epstein's abuse of young girls. She's trying to get the Supreme Court to review her case, claiming that a deal made with Epstein should protect her from prosecution. Maxwell argues that a clause in Epstein's agreement with Florida prosecutors prevents her from being charge...
In 1952, a significant legal battle took place. The Supreme Court had to decide if President Harry S. Truman could take control of the nation's steel mills to prevent a strike during the Korean War. One justice, Robert H. Jackson, wrote a powerful opinion. He argued that the president could not just take over private businesses because he thought it was necessary for...
The recent Supreme Court ruling in Mahmoud v. Taylor has sparked a lot of debate. The court sided with a group of parents who wanted to keep their kids from reading books about LGBTQ+ topics. They argued that these books went against their religious beliefs. The court agreed, saying that the books could undermine the parents' right to guide their children's religious...
In a big move, Wisconsin's highest court just said the state can ban conversion therapy. This isn't just about one issue, though. It's also about who gets to make the rules in the state. The court said a group of lawmakers can't just block rules they don't like. This gives the governor more power to put rules into effect. Conversion therapy is a practice that tries ...
The Supreme Court is set to tackle a big issue: whether transgender girls and women can compete in women's sports. This isn't just any case; it's a hot topic that has sparked debates across the country. The court's decision will likely hinge on two conservative justices, John Roberts and Neil Gorsuch, who have been in the spotlight before on LGBTQ rights. Roberts an...
The Supreme Court recently decided not to bring back a Montana law that needed minors to get their parents' okay for an abortion. This law, passed in 2013, never actually took effect because of legal battles. Montana argued that parents should have a say in their children's healthcare decisions. But the Montana Supreme Court disagreed, saying the law went against the...
The Supreme Court is stepping into a heated debate about state laws that stop transgender students from joining girls' and women's sports teams. Two students, Becky Pepper-Jackson from West Virginia and Lindsay Hecox from Idaho, are at the center of this fight. Both have been allowed to keep playing sports while the courts decide if these laws are fair. The Supreme ...
The Supreme Court is stepping into a heated debate about transgender athletes and school sports. They decided to review cases from Idaho and West Virginia, where lower courts had ruled in favor of transgender students. This comes just after the Court upheld a ban on gender-affirming care for transgender youth. The issue has sparked a national discussion. Over two do...